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A conference to review and share effective models on livelihood and climate change response for the poor and ethnic minority groups in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh was held in the province on December 18 (Illustrative photo: VNA) Tra Vinh (VNA) – A conference to review and share effective models on livelihood and climate change response for the poor and ethnic minority groups in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh was held in the province on December 18. The event was jointly held by the People’s Committee of Tra Vinh city and ActionAid Vietnam. Addressing the event, Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Tang Thi Dep said that since early 2017, local authorities have worked together with ActionAid Vietnam to implement models to help locals grow organic vegetables and build an early warning system in some localities. Following two years since the implementation of such models, local residents have been able to earn a stable income, … [Read more...] about Tra Vinh works to improve climate change response

Three years ago, in the French capital of Paris, countries pledged to limit global warming at 2 degrees Celsius and more safely by 1.5 degrees Celsius. The wealthy nations “promised” to contribute US$100 billion a year until 2020 to help developing countries cope with global warming. However, to date, the world has witnessed catastrophic natural disasters, causing severe damage to human lives. Meanwhile, the amount of money that the rich countries have committed to contribute stands at only US$10 billion. “Fine words butter no parsnip” and if the budget for the fight against climate change only stops at such a small figure, it can be fully affirmed that so far the countries have yet to mobilise sufficient resources to help fulfil the ambitious goals set by the world. COP 24 is an opportunity for countries to take decisive action to tackle the pressing threat. The main content of the conference is to discuss the possible adoption of an agenda outlining a roadmap … [Read more...] about COP 24 to seek stronger commitments to combating climate change

The project implementers presented their major achievements to a large audience composed of national and international climate change experts. The project’s most significant achievements involve its support for the development of Vietnam´s contribution to international climate change efforts in the form of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement. Following the successful submission of Vietnam’s NDC in 2015, the project supported preparations for the implementation of the NDC at national level through the development of a national action plan. In addition, Vietnam’s negotiating teams at the international climate conferences received extensive technical training and assistance. “Vietnam has set itself ambitious climate targets to appropriately contribute to the global Paris Climate Agreement that we ratified in 2016,” said Le Cong Thanh, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. “The NAMA Project was vital … [Read more...] about NAMA Project contributes to Vietnam’s ambitious climate change response

It may sound like the title of a low budget sci-fi movie, but for planetary scientists, "Hothouse Earth" is a deadly serious concept. Researchers believe we could soon cross a threshold leading to boiling hot temperatures and towering seas in the centuries to come. Even if countries succeed in meeting their CO2 targets, we could still lurch on to this "irreversible pathway". Their study shows it could happen if global temperatures rise by 2C. An international team of climate researchers, writing in the journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, says the warming expected in the next few decades could turn some of the Earth's natural forces - that currently protect us - into our enemies. Each year the Earth's forests, oceans and land soak up about 4.5 billion tonnes of carbon that would otherwise end up in our atmosphere adding to temperatures. But as the world experiences warming, these carbon sinks could become sources of carbon and make the problems of climate change … [Read more...] about Climate change: ‘Hothouse Earth’ risks even if CO2 emissions slashed

The Sydney Opera House, the Eiffel Tower and Moscow's Red Square were among the world landmarks to go dark on Saturday (Mar 24), as part of a global campaign to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change. Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House went dark for an hour Saturday to kick off a global campaign to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change. (Photo: AFP/Peter Parks) Earth Hour, which started in Australia in 2007, is being observed by millions of supporters in 187 countries, who are turning off their lights at 8.30pm local time in what organisers describe as the world's "largest grassroots movement for climate change". "It aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment and wildlife," Earth Hour organiser WWF Australia chief Dermot O'Gorman told AFP. In Paris, the Eiffel Tower plunged into darkness as President Emmanuel Macron urged people to join in and "show you are willing to join the fight for nature". "The time for … [Read more...] about World cities go dark as global Earth Hour climate campaign kicks off